- Relationship focus
- Trauma aware
- BACP member
About Louis
Louis Carruthers is a counsellor who helps people with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, eating issues, depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions. He also supports those facing LGBT concerns, family strain, anger, and career-related stress. He is identified as a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In session he aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them. He draws on a mix of person-centred, psychodynamic, existential, cognitive, and relational ideas. He also uses embodied and somatic ways of working when trauma is part of the picture.
His practice is tailored to each person rather than following a single method. He listens for patterns such as attachment, abandonment, control, or communication problems, and adapts what happens in sessions to match the individual’s goals. That can mean focused short-term work or slower, exploratory conversations.
Louis has four years of counselling experience and keeps developing his skills through continuous professional development, with an emphasis on relationship and intimacy issues and relational trauma. His background includes work related to community safety, special educational needs settings, and housing for vulnerable people.
He works with adults and couples and offers both in-person appointments in London and online options. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients; details about session formats can be confirmed before booking.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Louis often blends person-centred work with psychodynamic ideas. Person-centred work focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions; it suits issues like anxiety, low mood, and relationship worries. Psychodynamic ideas look at patterns from earlier relationships and how they affect current feelings and choices, which can help with attachment, abandonment, or repeated conflicts.He also draws on embodied or somatic approaches for trauma, using attention to physical sensations alongside talk to help people notice how stress shows up in the body. That can be useful for people coping with dissociation, chronic pain, or the after-effects of abuse.
Finding the right mix is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to decide what feels most helpful, checking in about goals and preferences as the work develops. Sessions can shift in focus over time if needs change.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so therapy can be easier to attend. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove the need to be on camera for the whole session if that helps someone stay comfortable. Confirm the exact session options available before booking so arrangements match individual circumstances.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Louis work with?
He supports people with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating problems, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and career stress, and related topics.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses an integrative style, combining person-centred, psychodynamic, existential, cognitive, relational, and somatic ideas to match each person’s needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of counselling experience and continues professional development focused on relationship and intimacy issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from locations in the United Kingdom, including the City of London and the London Borough of Bexley.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm practical arrangements and scheduling before booking.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.